(Executive) Director M&A

Role: (Executive) Director M&A (freelance; transition to core team possible) Location: Amsterdam / Remote (Netherlands-based candidates only)Sol AdvisorySol Advisory is an independent corporate-finance boutique, focused on carve-outs and divestment transactions. Founded in 2023, on a mission to become the go-to Dutch divestment partner over the next decade. Guided by partnership, excellence, and integrity.Our pipeline is outgrowing capacity. We’re looking for elite execution partners who can own end-to-end deal execution and help us double revenue.This isn’t about adding headcount. It’s about adding experience, execution power and judgement. If you can think commercially, work efficiently, and execute flawlessly, you’ll shape the next growth phase of Sol Advisory.Message from founder Gosse de Jong (ex-J.P. Morgan, c. 80 career transactions across €50bn+ total value): “A-players want to work with other A-players. I’m building Sol Advisory with people who care deeply about excellence, impact, and client success. If you’ve earned your stripes in M&A and entrepreneurship excites you, let’s talk.” The roleLead or co-lead sell-side M&A and carve-out mandates (€30–300m EV)Own execution from kick-off to closeWork alongside the founder with C-suite and PE stakeholdersBe part of a lean, senior execution team - we work directly in financial models and craft key presentation materials, enabling greater client impactStart date based on project fit and timing What success looks likeDeliver successful deal closuresRealise strong client satisfaction - measured by project and personal client feedback (8+/10)Earn repeat business and client referralsDrive revenue growth, with shared upside tied to tangible results What we’re looking for8-12 years in M&A advisory at a bulge bracket or tier-1 boutique, potentially complemented with corporate M&A and/or freelance M&A project experience Proven M&A track record, including PE sell-sides and carve-outsValuation expert & extensive financial modelling experience (build when needed)Commercially sharp, client-savvy, and comfortable owning outcomesEntrepreneurial mindset - you treat mandates like your own businessFluent in both Dutch and English (prerequisite)What you’ll getUpside: Directly tied to deal success, fees, and client satisfactionAutonomy: Work as a trusted partner directly with the founder on mandates - no bureaucracyImpact: Direct board-level and PE interaction from day oneGrowth: Be part of a fast-growing boutique, freelance at first, with a path to core team if there is a strong mutual fitVelocity: We move fast - expect a response within 48 hours if there’s a fitWhat we’re notWe’re not a corporate ladder or a lifestyle firm.No layers, no junior bench - senior execution only, with hours dictated by what’s required to achieve excellence for our clients and get deals done.This role suits someone who✅ Owns outcomes end-to-end✅ Thrives under pressure and plays to win✅ Is money-motivated and values excellence✅ Rolls up sleeves and solves problems in real time✅ Wants to build, not maintain the status quoNot a fit if you🚫 Need predictable hours - we flex with client needs🚫 Are risk-averse and need big-company comfort How to engageIf this speaks to you, message Gosse de Jong directly on LinkedIn or send a short note to 📧 info@sol-advisory.comTell us about 1-2 deals you’ve owned, key judgement calls you’ve made, and what excites you about this role.